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    J. Alexander’s San Antonio La Cantera

    4.0 (317 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Hong Kong shrimp.
    Erica M.

    Great service, good food quality, classy atmosphere and drinks! Great place to celebrate special occasions or just a spontaneous dinner night out. Always a solid dining choice for the area.

    Seafood pasta
    Andrew A.

    I wish I could give this place 6 stars! My wife and I decided to have a date night and try J. Alexander's and I can't believe we haven't been here before. First, the server was absolutely amazing. She was kine, funny and she made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. I finished my water once... And she came by 15 seconds later for a refill. And she apologized. She was so attentive. The food was also pretty awesome. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, my wife had sea food pasta. My chicken was so good. I haven't had chicken like that in forever. We finished it off with the chocolate cake. Thankfully, our server warned is that the portions were huge, because we almost ordered too. One was more than enough.

    Cocktails
    Kenneth G.

    Service is fantastic, cocktails are well made and done right! The prime rib was a bit too salty for my wife's taste. My sirloin was average. The wedge salad was excellent and the carrot cake is the best ever!

    Seafood pasta
    Bernie L.

    Visited J Alexander's for the first time and it did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly and promptly, then seated immediately. We had reservations so I'm sure that helped. It's a beautiful establishment with soft lighting and lots of natural light as well. The fully stocked bar was a few feet away from dining area which was perfect so as to not hear what ever was on TV during dinner. Our server was friendly and quite efficient as he shared some of his favorites on the menu. We started with cocktails and a spinach dip appetizer. The cocktails were refreshing and the dip was delicious. Our entrees included a steak w/ smashed potatoes which was juicy and delicious. The other entree was a seafood pasta that included shrimp, crab and scallops. The pasta was creamy and had a little kick to it which elevated the taste. We ended with a generous portion of Key Lime pie. It was devine. The crust itself was to die for. Can't wait to visit again.

    STEAK MAUI

    Heard lots of good things about steak maui! Wanted to give it a try. I must say that we definitely underestimated the portions. It was huge! It kind of had a barbecue flavored sauce, which I didn't really enjoy. Other than that, service was amazing. It was an enjoyable dining experience!

    Matt G.

    Longtime lover of J Alexander's!! But the basse location is the only one I frequent. First time at this location. The vibe is very different. I feel like I am eating at a budget hotel restaurant lounge. Food was good. But the shrimp even seemed different at this location from the other. Service was great. I can't knock them for that. I don't know. Maybe just not for me. Go try for yourself.

    Dirty Martini. Delicious.
    Petrica B.

    Amazing atmosphere and exceptionally professional staff. We were lucky to have Marlysa taking care of us , she went above and beyond to make my wife feel truly special on her birthday. A particularly memorable touch was when the chef personally came to our table to wish her a happy birthday. That level of attention really stood out. We'll definitely be back.

    Restaurant area!  Excellent espresso martini, wonderful Lasagna special company and great service

    Disfrutamos un maravilloso tiempo en J. Alexander's , San Antonio, maravilloso restaurant, excelente atención, deliciosa, comida especial compañía! Recomendamos ampliamente este restaurante definitivamente es un lugar para volver!

    Brandie A.

    Our first experience at J Alexander's was not at all what we were expecting. The restaurant was beautiful. We had a wonderful server who made the most delicious martini I have had. Sadly everything that came out of the kitchen was a huge disappointment. Caesar salad had potential to be great but way too heavy on the anchovies. The Maui steak was a disaster. Not once but twice it arrived at our table looking like it had been microwaved. Management apologized but the disaster was clear to us all. We may try again and order very basic items.

    Bread and butter
    Sylvia A.

    Tonight's dinner was perfect from the friendly staff, to the ambiance of the restaurant and of course the food and drinks. Highly recommend the wedge salad to start, it was delicious. The bread and butter were brought out super fresh and hot. But the star of the evening was the delicious Tuscan steak, cooked to perfection with a side of mashed potatoes. Excellently paired with a glass of Austin Hope wine. Ohh and don't leave there without getting the carrot cake. Absolutely the best in town !! Highly recommend you guys trying them out. This was the location off Fiesta Texas Dr.

    New York Strip and Macaroni and cheese

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    Excellent food. Great location. Great decor. Great service. We will be back. Nice place for a fancy lunch or a cozy dinner.

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    Food is always outstanding. Greeters at front desk alway pleasant and friendly. Wait staff is slow!

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    Always great food and service. This my go to place when I host lunches as everyone finds something they like.

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    Delicious food, good service and ambiance. Went for a Sunday lunch. Would recommend and will dine there again.

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    Best costumer service in the city! Seriously the manager Diego is amazing. Our servers Josh and Kao were excellent, very professional.

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    What kind of dress code? Before I had read no phone zone but can't seem to find. I thought a finer dining establishment.

    Business casual to dress-up is the best fit. Sure there are people in shorts and t-shirts but this is a finer-dining establishment.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Currently, no; But I did talk to management about it and it is something they want to install.

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.6
    (680 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Stopped in for dinner last night. Sat at the bar…read more We shared a meal. I was disappointed in our choice of entrées, but it was cooked exactly as listed on the menu. It was our fault for not interpreting the menu correctly. Absolutely nothing on the restaurant. We thought we were getting fish that had sauce on it - our bad. The drink drinks were good - a little bit too sweet for me. It was called the swamp thing. Sitting at the bar, the service was good. We were right by the oyster station and they were kicking the oysters out! The blue points were excellent.

    The wait was 50-60 minutes. So we Ordered two appetizers (gator and calamari) at the bar while…read morewaiting. I specifically asked for the medium calamari but bartender put in the large. Thankfully the manager has it removed due to his mistake. When it came to getting sat, at 45 min I went to ask for an update and they had the nerve to tell me it was going to be another 45 min!! I was like heck no! I'm pregnant and there wasn't as many people when we first arrived. There were way more people waiting now. The hostess apologized said they had a large reservation but will make sure we get sat in 10-15 min. Good thing I checked. Then when we got sat (family of 6), we were sat right under the AC and it was freezing cold. Thankfully they turned it down some for us. I was also disappointed that most of their dishes do not come with veggies, you need to order it separately. And they don't allow you to sub broccoli for the green beans with the kids. Also extremely disappointed in their to go boxes being styrofoam! As much as you pay to eat here they can't offer better quality to go boxes. Styrofoam is banned in most other countries bc of the toxicity ‍ and I asked for some parchment paper and look what they gave me! Overall though the food was good minutes the mistakes and cold temperatures.

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    La Laguna Mariscos & Sushi

    La Laguna Mariscos & Sushi

    3.6
    (126 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Managers here are top tier so nice and supportive. We came in here and the service was immediate…read more The had live music playing and it was a great time. The drinks were delicious and the shots were huge!! Great value for a group, we enjoyed our evening here and gladly took photos of the menu due to not seeing them on Yelp.

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but after celebrating my birthday here, I felt it was important to…read moreshare our experience. I made a reservation well in advance for a party of 15, hoping to enjoy a special evening with family and friends. Unfortunately, from the moment we were seated, everything went downhill. Service was incredibly slow. It took nearly 20 minutes just to receive our first round of drinks, and over an hour for our food to arrive. Throughout the evening, our server was dismissive and repeatedly responded with comments like, "Well, you got to wait," often accompanied by unpleasant facial expressions. When the food finally arrived, the hot dishes were cold, the flavors were disappointing, and the seafood tasted far from fresh--it seemed like it had been thawed and served immediately. Every single person in our group commented on how underwhelming the food was. We continued ordering drinks throughout the night, but each round took another 20-30 minutes to arrive. On several occasions, our orders were forgotten entirely, and we had to ask the manager to get them. To make matters worse, the bill was inaccurate. We were charged for drinks that no one ordered, including some that never even made it to our table. The check also included both an automatic gratuity and an additional tip, which had to be corrected. The final disappointment involved my birthday cake. I brought my own cake, and the staff stored it in their refrigerator when we arrived. When it was time to bring it out, I had to ask three separate times, and it still took about 20 minutes. By then, several of my guests had already left, so they never got to celebrate or enjoy the cake. It completely took away from what should have been a memorable birthday moment. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. Between the extremely slow service, poor attitude, inaccurate bill, and disappointing food, this restaurant is simply not worth the time or money. I cannot recommend it.

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    Yozora

    Yozora

    4.7
    (133 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

    When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

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    Dining room interior with immaculate ambiance
    Dining room interior with immaculate ambiance
    Toro tartar, sea urchin, Ossetra caviar, sour mascarpone queso
    Toro tartar, sea urchin, Ossetra caviar, sour mascarpone queso
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    Silo Terrace Oyster Bar

    Silo Terrace Oyster Bar

    4.3
    (254 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Went to Silo Terrace Oyster Bar on Valentine's Day. They had a set pre fixe menu for $95 per…read moreperson. Overall the options were good with 3 to 4 options for each course. We had 4 of us so we all got something different to try everything. Only additional option I would preferred would have been able to order a few appetizers from the regular menu, like the chicken fried oysters since they were not on the pre fixe menu. All appetizers were good, with our favorite being the quail and then oysters. Caesar salad was great. All main dishes were really good. I got the vegetarian risotto and it was delectable.

    Had dinner at this location for the first time. I usually go to the 1604 location. I started with…read morethe crabcake. The Crabcake appetizer is a good portion that could be shared by two. We shared the green tomato salad. The restaurant divided it in two for us. The green tomato l comes with crab and could be a meal on its own. I will have to admit that the green tomatoes were lacking flavor. I had the oaks grilled tuna with couscous. The tuna was a good portion size, but I didn't like the way it was cooked. I am sure I could have sent it back, but I don't like doing that and didn't want to wait longer for my meal. We did share their toasted pie. It is my favorite coconut pie in town. Silo is on second floor and you will have to take an elevator to it. Parking is available on site but shared with the other businesses.

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    Excellent atmosphere at the rooftop bar.
    Excellent atmosphere at the rooftop bar.
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    J. Alexander’s San Antonio La Cantera - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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